10,000 Islands Boat Excursion - 3.5-Hour Dolphins & Shelling Tour

Everglades Area Tours
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rndancer1765
222 days ago
Great experience, lots of shells , beautiful wildlife Our tour guide Joe was fantastic , very informative

This is a premier experience in the Marco Island area and is superb for the entire family... from toddlers to the grandparents. It is a personalized eco-adventure. Every day is different in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands so we try to be very flexible and dynamic. The tour may/will include a bit of birding, some photography, strolling thru tidal pools, shelling on a remote beach, exploration of one of the 10,000 Islands and a visit to the very tip of Southwest Florida - Cape Romano! The first part of the experience is a guided boating eco tour in search of the areas rich wildlife. The second part is an interpretive, guided walk on a remote barrier island to explore the island's beaches, tidal pools and inter-tidal zones. Absolutely the best shell collection opportunities in Florida! Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Departure Point

  • Please plan to arrive 20-25 minutes before so that you can park and use the bathroom facilities. We will board the boat 5 minutes before your departure time so that we may leave on time.
Return Details
  • Please plan to arrive 20-25 minutes before so that you can park and use the bathroom facilities. We will board the boat 5 minutes before your departure time so that we may leave on time.
Duration3 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Cape RomanoSouth of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, , FloridaMeet your ground and guide and begin your 10,000 Island Experience. Each trip is led by an experienced Florida Master Naturalist who is certified by the National Park and licensed by the US Coast Guard. Learn about the area's history, cultures and it's ecosystems while searching for dolphins, manatees, snowy egrets, little blue herons, tricolor herons, rosette spoonbills, shore birds, black skimmers, terns, ospreys, eagles raptors and more. Enjoy shell collecting on a remote island beach...an island strewn with shells that is only reachable by boat. Have you picture taken at the famous Cape Romano Dome Homes!Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need to access the boat by ladder. With enough notice, you can load from a floating dock. Please advise in the 'Special Requirements' field at the time of booking if you require this option.
Inclusions
  • Visit to the Cape Romano Dome Homes
  • Professional captain and guide
  • 10,000 Islands Boat Tour
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (you may bring your own)
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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rndancer1765
Great experience, lots of shells , beautiful wildlife Our tour guide Joe was fantastic , very informative
Susan R
Don McCumber was a deeply informed naturalist and story teller who introduced us to shell creatures, the mangrove tree mysteries of making islands, and some history along the way. He persuaded a mother and child dolphin pair to surf our wake! Ask him about kayaking from Cuba to Key West! The time could not have been better spent.
Elizabeth_B
Extremely knowledgeable captain about the natural world, lovely boat ride through mangrove forests, easy on and off boat even for the elderly! Wonderful all around!
BucketCheck
We took a Eco and shelling tour with Capt. Joe. Joe was very knowledgeable about the ten thousand island area. We saw many birds of all sizes and many dolphins. We went to 3 different islands searching for shells. Found different ones at each place. Joe was a great guide, I’d definitely book again next time here
Dodge-Ram-Hemi-57
Captain Jamie was a fantastic and lovely tour guide! It was an outstanding experience to see the Dolphins so close jumping in our wakes and our hearts, a one in a lifetime experience!

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